I. ˈwȯnt, ˈwōnt also ˈwənt, ˈwänt adjective
Etymology: Middle English woned, wont, from past participle of wonen to dwell, be used to, from Old English wunian; akin to Old High German wonēn to dwell, be used to, Sanskrit vanoti he strives for — more at win
Date: before 12th century
1. : accustomed , used
got up early as he is wont to do
2. : inclined , apt
revealing as letters are wont to be — Gladys M. Wrigley
II. verb
( wont ; wont or wont·ed ; wont·ing )
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
: accustom , habituate
intransitive verb
: to have the habit of doing something
III. noun
Date: 1530
: habitual way of doing : use
Synonyms: see habit